His age was listed as 8 in 1850, and 14 in 1860, implying a date of birth between 1842 and 1846. His gravestone has the dates 11 Apr 1845 to 26 July 1873.

Wiley was one of the leaders of the vigilante band which killed Isaac Hall Jr. in 1868. See my article, “The Isaac Hall Murder Trial” for details.

Amanda was widowed for the second time at age 30, and never remarried.

Her death certificate records Mandy Roberds, age 73, born 1848 in Ky, widowed, died 24 April 1921 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, father Fielding Alfrey, mother’s maiden name Patsy Johnson, cause of death diarrhea enteritis, informant Ed Myers, Salt Lick, burial in Jones Cemetery.

Since she was listed as age 6 in 1850 and age 16 in 1860 (and first married in late 1857), she was probably really born in 1843, or early 1844 at the latest. The 1910 census says July 1843.

Her gravestone in Jones Cemetery is inscribed “MOTHER : Amanda J., wife of Wiley Roberts, Born July 19, 1843, Died Apr 24, 1921”

1880 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearce prec., lists as family #186:
Fielding Alphey, 65; Manerva, 60, blind; Amanda Roberts, 35, dau, widowed; John Roberts, 10, grandson; Ada Roberts, 7, granddaughter.

In 1900 through 1920 Amanda was listed with her daughter Addie and son-in-law Ed Myers, see their notes for details.

1870 census of Bath Co, Ky, Mudlick precinct, enumerated 24 Aug, lists on p. 38 as family #282:
Wiley Roberts, 25, b. Va; Amanda, 28, b. Ky; Julia, 6; Charles, 3; John 1/12, born May. Warren, Martin, 10; Elizabeth, 8; James, 13. All children born in Kentucky.

See Amanda’s census notes for the 1880 census reading.